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Maintaining House Rules when your Child has Two Homes

I’ll be honest… the #1 most annoying thing that my stepdaughters ever say to me is, “We don’t have to do this at Mommy’s...

Healthy Co-Parenting Begins with a Healthy You

Are you ready for all of the drama to END? For this stepmomming life to be EASIER and more enjoyable? The healthy rel...

What if High-Conflict Bio Mom isn’t Actually High-Conflict?

It is increasingly difficult to scroll through stepmom support groups and not see mention of HCBM, high-conflict bio mom...

The Day I Realized I was not Best Friends with Bio Mom Anymore

We used to talk constantly. We were chatting on Messenger, texting, and/or emailing basically all day everyday. We took the girls (my stepdaughter and her other daughter) out for play dates, I swung by her hous...

It’s 2019! What a Year We’ve Had!

Happy new year, Mama! What an incredible journey we've been on in the last 365 days! Did you know that today marks 1 year since I officially launched the Stepmomming brand?! I'd love to reflect on some of...

Tips and Tricks for Writing Second Marriage Vows

For many, planning a second wedding can come with mixed emotions -- especially for those who already planned a big wedding the first time around. However, finding love a second time is a beautiful thing that sh...

Do You Need to Tell Your Stepkids’ Mom You’re Pregnant?

Nope! End of article. Just kidding. But let me make my opinion clear from the start here: mama, you don’t “owe” your news to anyone it doesn’t directly influence. Expecting a child is an exciting but ove...

Getting Ready for the Holidays in a Blended Family

Things get SO complicated around the holidays in a blended family. When are you visiting your family? His? When will you have your stepchild(ren)? Do you get a gift for the ex? Her husband? Their children? ...

Why doesn’t my Stepchild’s Mom Like Me?!

In our private Facebook community for stepmoms, some of the most popular questions revolve around- you guessed it- The Ex. What do I do if my stepchild’s mom doesn’t take me seriously? Doesn’t respect me? Won’...

Stop Being Gasoline, and Start Being Water

Years ago, before my husband and I were even engaged, I walked into the room while he was on the phone with his ex-wife. “I’m done trying to explain it to you, you’re an idiot,” he snapped into the phone, th...

35 White Chocolate Recipes to Make your Mouth Water

If you're anything like me, then you know white chocolate is LIFE. I'm not a huge baker, but thankfully, my husband is. Recently I was searching for new recipes using white chocolate, and after I realized I ...

19 Things to Stop Worrying About in 2019

Stepmomming ain't easy. Can I get an amen? This life is tough stuff. But I've found that it's exponentially MORE difficult if you don't have the right frame of mind. When you can look past some of the sit...

Celebrating New Year’s Eve with Kids

New Year's Eve is all about celebrating the new year coming. A display of excitement and hope that the next year will be joyful and better than the last. (Can I get an amen?) Celebrating New Year's Eve with Ki...

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